City of Memphis fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Memphis? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Memphis before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Memphis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call (901) 222-8300 source
Still being confirmed with Memphis: Does the City of Memphis require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Memphis
- Call the Construction Enforcement office at (901) 222-8300 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what to submit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Construction Enforcement (Memphis and Shelby County)
- Phone
- (901) 222-8300
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- 6465 Mullins Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
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Other rules to know
- Building permits for Memphis are handled by the Memphis and Shelby County Construction Enforcement office. The permit types listed on the office's permit page do not include fences, so whether a fence needs a permit was not confirmed.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Memphis, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Memphis before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Building permits for Memphis are handled by the Memphis and Shelby County Construction Enforcement office. The permit types listed on the office's permit page do not include fences, so whether a fence needs a permit was not confirmed.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Memphis?
Call the Construction Enforcement office at (901) 222-8300 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what to submit. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Memphis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Memphis?
Construction Enforcement (Memphis and Shelby County). Phone (901) 222-8300.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Memphis's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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